How healthy is Sylvester?
Sylvester differs from Texas on 14 of 33 measures. It has fewer uninsured adults (12% vs 19.1%) and more adults screened for colon cancer (73.1% vs 57.9%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (12% vs 6.1%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 79560. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sylvester
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Sylvester
No hospital or community health center in Sylvester itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sylvester; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sylvester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Sylvester adults…
Sylvester runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Sylvester adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sylvester adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Sylvester, so we show its figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Sylvester
| Measure | Sylvester | Likely range | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 41.9% | 37.2–46.7% | 33.1% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 42.1% | 37.4–46.9% | 35.1% | worse |
| Obesity | 33.6% | 25.5–42.4% | 35.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4% | 29.5–37.4% | 21.6% | worse |
| Depression | 22.7% | 19.2–26.4% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.3% | 10.1–12.6% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10.1% | 8.9–11.4% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 12% | 10.7–13.2% | 6.1% | worse |
| Diabetes | 14% | 11.9–16.2% | 12.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.4% | 7–9.9% | 5.7% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.8% | 7.7–10% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.5% | 3.9–5% | 3.2% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4% | 10.1–14.9% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 14.2% | 11.7–17.1% | 17% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 27.5% | 22.5–32.9% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5% | 30.5–36.6% | 38.2% | better |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 79.4% | 76–82.6% | 73.8% | better |
| Dentist visit | 61.7% | 59.7–63.7% | 54.6% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 89.8% | 88.2–91.4% | 84.6% | better |
| Colon screening | 73.1% | 70.9–75.3% | 57.9% | better |
| Mammogram | 76.5% | 72.8–79.9% | 74.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 82.6% | 80–84.9% | 74.1% | better |
| No health insurance | 12% | 9.6–15% | 19.1% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 15.6% | 13.7–17.7% | 16.9% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 20.7% | 17.5–24.2% | 21.8% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.8% | 12.8–17% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2% | 30.2–40.3% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.9% | 15.2–20.8% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.4% | 11.5–15.4% | 15.1% | |
| Hearing | 10.1% | 8.8–11.5% | 6.3% | |
| Vision | 5.2% | 4.5–5.9% | 6.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.9% | 3.3–4.5% | 4% | |
| Errands alone | 8.5% | 7.3–9.8% | 8.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Sylvester door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Texas figure falls inside it, we don’t call Sylvester better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Sylvester by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Sylvester by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sylvester.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.